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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/19981 s,_. CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes of Meeting August 6, 1998 . 2. 3. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Chair THOMPSON at 7:30 p.m. on August 6, 1998, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL: Commission Members Present: Staff Members Present: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ann Brinkman Jerry Collins Jim Dunn Dean Gokey Don MacDougall Tom Shockley Nancy Snow Janice Thompson Alan White, Planning Director Meredith Reckert, Senior Planner Bob Goebel, Public Works Director Ann Lazzeri, Minutes Specialist The following is the official set of Planning Commission minutes for the public hearing of August 3, 1998. A set of these minutes is retained both in the office of the City Clerk and in the Department of Planning and Development of the City of Wheat Ridge. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner BRINKMAN requested that discussion of the Wadsworth Corridor Study meetings be added under New Business. Commissioner COLLINS requested that discussion of drainage plans be added under Old' Business. Commissioner SNOW requested that Case No. WZ-98-12 (Marcie Emily) which was heard at the July 16, 1998 Planning Commission meeting and continued to this meeting of August Planning Commission Page 1 08/06/98 6, 1998, be added under the Public Hearing portion of the agenda for the purpose of continuing to August 20, 1998. It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner COLLINS to approve the agenda with the requested amendments. The motion carried by a vote of 8-0. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the July 16, 1998 Wheat Ridge Planning Commission were presented for approval. It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner SHOCKLEY that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion carried by a vote of 8-0. 6. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one signed up to speak before the Commission. 7. PUBLIC HEARING A. Case No. MS-98-03: An application by Alec Garbini, CM2 Management, for Saulsbury Properties, LLC for approval of a minor subdivision of four lots for residential apartments and duplexes. Said property is zoned R-2 and R-3 and located at 3195 Saulsbury Street. Meredith Reckert explained that this case had proceeded to City Council to be heard during their August 24, 1998, Council meeting. Chair THOMPSON announced that a public hearing would not be held at this time. B. Case No. WS-98-01: An application by Lymi and Nancy Fightmaster for approval of a nine-lot combined preliminary and final subdivision plat on Residential-Three zoned property located at 11681 West 44th Avenue and 11680 West 46th Avenue. Street. Due to insufficient information from the applicant, it was staff s recommendation that the Planning Commission continue this case to an indefinite date. Chair THOMPSON announced that a public hearing would not be held at this time. C. Case No. WZ-98-13: An application by The Chesrown Automotive Group for approval of a Planned Commercial Development amended Outline Development Plan and a Planned Commercial Development combined Preliminary and Final Development Plan. Said property is zoned PCD and located at 3601 Wadsworth Boulevard. Planning Commission Page 2 08/06/98 Alan White stated that public notice posted on the subject property contained an incorrect public hearing date and, therefore, the City Attorney advised a public hearing could not be held at this time and suggested that a specific date be set for a future Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner SNOW moved and Commissioner SHOCKLEY seconded that Case No. WZ- 98-13, an application by The Chesrown Automotive Group, be continued to September 3, 1998, be properly published and posted, and that notices be sent to all those entitled to such notice. Commissioner BRINKMAN asked how this delay would affect the present use of the property allowed by the Temporary Use Permit due to expire on August 31, 1998. Mr.. White replied that since the applicant did not cause the delay, an administrative decision would be made by staff to extend the Temporary Use Permit for another thirty days. The motion carried by a vote of 8-0. D. Case No. WZ-98-12: An application by Marcie Emily for approval of a zone change from R-2 to R-C to allow office or retail business for property located at 6410 West 44th Avenue. It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner BRINKMAN that Case No. WZ-98-12, an application by Marcie Emily, be continued until August 20, 1998 and be republished, reposted and a new case number assigned. The motion carried by a vote of 8-0. 8. CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING Chair THOMPSON declared the public hearing portion of the meeting closed. (Chair THOMPSON declared a recess at 7:50 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:05 P.M.) 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Drainage Plans: Commissioner COLLINS made a request that Commission members receive copies of approved drainage plans, when applicable, with their packets. He also asked if there was a master drainage plan for the City. Mr. Goebel replied that staff could make sure that drainage plans have been approved before advertising a public hearing. Planning Commission Page 3 08/06/98 Commissioner GOKEY commented that Planning Commission members need to be educated in regard to reading and understanding drainage plans because of the many technical aspects involved. Ms. Reckert suggested a study session for this purpose. Chair THOMPSON suggested that Planning Commission approve cases subject to meeting all drainage requirements before being heard by the City Council. Commissioner SNOW did not agree with approving cases subject to meeting all drainage requirements but preferred to have a copy of the drainage plan as well as having the Public Works Director present at all hearings where drainage plans are being considered. Mr. Goebel suggested that applicants also be required to have their support engineering staff present to answer questions about the drainage. Commissioner COLLINS expressed concern about Federal Clean Water Act requirements in regard to oil and gas pollution caused by runoff from asphalt. Mr. Goebel stated that, at present, these requirements apply to cities with over 100,000 population and would not affect smaller cities until some time in 1999. He stated that the City is working with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District to establish such drainage standards. Commissioner GOKEY referred to the Clean Water Act and expressed concern about requiring businesses to install drainage systems to trap oil and grease when the majority of such pollutants come from automobiles driving on the streets. Commissioner COLLINS moved and Commissioner SNOW seconded that the Planning Commission will not hear future cases until the drainage and grading plans have been approved and meet requirements of the preliminary planned development or subdivision plan. The motion carried by a vote of 7-1, with Commissioner GOKEY voting no. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Wadsworth Corridor Study Meetings: Commissioner BRINKMAN requested an update on the recent Wadsworth Corridor Study meetings. She stated that she attended the meetings and found them to be very interesting and informative. Mr. White gave an overview of these meetings and stated that there were plans to conduct similar workshops some time in the future. Commissioner COLLINS stated that he attended the evening portion of the workshop and also found it to be very informative. Planning Commission Page 4 08/06/98 Mr. White stated that he would inform the Commission members of the date for the consultant's presentation to the City Council during a study session. 11. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Planning Commission Meeting Schedule: Ms. Reckert asked if the Commission members would be interested in holding one public hearing a month with the alternating meeting being held as a study session. Discussion included suggestions of holding dinner study session meetings before the regular Planning Commission meeting, and holding a public hearing for one or two cases, and adjourning to a study session. B. Wholesale Beauty Supply Business at 35th and Wadsworth: Commissioner COLLINS requested a status on this business. Ms. Reckert replied that the business owner has had difficulties with the contractor and, therefore, progress has been very slow on this project. Commissioner COLLINS expressed concern about mud on the street created by the construction. Commissioner BRINKMAN also expressed concern about people using the dumpster on this site for depositing junk such as siding and furniture. Ms. Reckert stated that staff would investigate the situation for code violations. C. Sign and Banner Regulation: Commissioner SNOW inquired about legality of the banners at Chesrown Automotive Dealership. Ms. Reckert suggested that code enforcement institute a banner enforcement program after the end of summer. D. State A.P.A. Conference: Ms. Reckert stated that there were funds in the budget to send two Commission members to the conference in Estes Park on September 17 and 18. Commissioner GOKEY indicated that he would like to attend. 12. COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS There were no committee or department reports. 13. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner SNOW and seconded by Commissioner SHOCKLEY that the meeting be adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The motion carried by a vote of 8-0. Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary v i i ice Thompson, C air C:\Barbara\PCRPTS\PLANGCOM\PCMBSOTE\ 1998\980803.wpd Planning Commission Page 08/06/98